Fearnot, Pennsylvania

Fearnot is an unincorporated community in Schuylkill County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]

History

A post office called Fearnot was established in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[2] The origin of the name Fearnot is obscure.[3] According to tradition, the name "Fearnot" stems from the frequent fighting in the neighborhood; the early townspeople were not afraid of anyone.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fearnot, Pennsylvania
  2. "Schuylkill County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  3. "From Panic to Tranquility". Reading Eagle. Apr 7, 2003. pp. B7. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  4. Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 49.

[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania]

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.